Thimerosal

Hazard statements (CLP)

H300+H310, H320, H330, H400

Code

Statements

H300+H310

Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Nerves., Kidney

WHMIS Classification

D1A Very Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Highly toxic by ingestion Serious Toxic Effects D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Highly toxic by skin absorption Highly toxic by inhalation Chronic toxicity

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2B) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin H320 Causes eye irritation. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Health hazards

4 * Flammability: 1

Physical hazards

0

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed.